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Mating systems to solve problems and add value to beef production systems: crossbreeding and the power of heterosis

Last Updated: January 26, 2010

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Mating systems to solve problems and add value to beef production systems: crossbreeding and the power of heterosis

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February 25, 2010 at 7:00 AM

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Topics covered will include a review of the fundamentals of heterosis (hybrid vigor), the power of crossbreeding to improve production efficiency, breed complementarity, simple and effective crossbreeding systems for large and small herds and why there’s been a surge in popularity of hybrid genetics. Webinar Connection Instructions: At the meeting time, simply click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser to enter the meeting: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/beefcattle/ When you go to that URL you will find yourself at a login page. Simply enter your name under the "Enter as a Guest" heading. Click on "Enter Room." The instructions that detail how to join the integrated phone audio conference will be on the screen when you join the meeting. Anytime before the meeting you can visit the following URL to confirm your ability to connect to the Connect server: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/testconnect/ This webinar is being presented by the Beef Cattle Clearinghouse eXtension Community of Practice.

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